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:1. Describe precautions you should take to safely use basketry tools and materials.

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:2. Do the following:

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::a. Show your counselor that you are able to identify each of the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker.

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::b. Describe three different types of weaves to your counselor.

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:3. Plan and weave each of the following projects:

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::a. a square basket;

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::b. a round basket; and

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::c. a campstool seat.

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''Source: 2007 Boy Scout Requirements (33215)''

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Please visit [http://www.countryseat.com/basketinfo.htm The Country Seat's FAQ's pages] for lots of great information about basket weaving and chair seat weaving. If you can't find your questions, let us know and we'll get an answer for you.

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#While Basketry is fun, it also teaches patience and the importance of reading the directions before you start.

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#Note that in 2004, a third basket was added to the requirements. Allow 10-20 hours to complete the three baskets.

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#Basketry may now be difficult to complete during [[summer camp]]. Consider starting the baskets ahead of time.

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# 3a. Save the more difficult square basket for last. Buy a larger kit like the BSA [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text|=Square%20Basket Square Basket] so you have more room to work.

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# 3b. The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider the larger BSA [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text|=Round%20Basket Round Basket] kit.

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# 3c. Camp Stool: Leave a gap between the reeds the thickness of two reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.

:Basketry kits for each project are available at your local [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/storeloc.aspx Scout Shop] or online at [http://www.scoutstuff.org/ ScoutStuff.org] and other sites such as [http://www.countryseat.com County Seat]. <br>

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'''3a.''' Save the more difficult square basket for last. The [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text|=Square%20Basket Larger BSA Square Basket Kit] is easier than the small one.<br>

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'''3b.''' The Round basket is easier for many than the square basket. Still consider the[http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text|=Round%20Basket BSA Large Round Basket Kit]<br>

: Note: Leave a gap between the campstool reeds the thickness of three reeds so that you will have room for the cross-pieces.

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: The [http://catalog.countryseat.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1549 301 Rush kit] can be used for the campstool requirement but costs about twice as much as the BSA [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text|=Campstool%20kit Campstool Seat].

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Basketry is a handy skill for a Scout. A basket can be a sturdy companion on campouts, carrying clothes snugly and efficiently, holding potatoes and corn for roasting over a campfire, or carrying the day's fishing catch back to camp for dinner. Baskets and basket-weaving projects also make great gifts for family and friends.

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Basketry merit badge requirements

Do the following:

a. Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using basketry tools and materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.

b. Discuss the prevention of and first-aid treatment for injuries, including cuts, scratches, and scrapes, that could occur while working with basketry tools and materials.

Do the following:

a. Show your counselor that you are able to identify each of the following types of baskets: plaited, coiled, ribbed, and wicker.